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A VERY GOOD, CENTRAL LOCATION
Close to the contemporary, colourful and interesting centre Pompidou, between rue du Temple and rue des Archives, and :
- not far from Hotel de Ville (Paris City Hall), rue des Francs Bourgeois and famous Place des Vosges, even Notre-Dame de Paris is within walking distance
- not far from rue Charlot, rue de Bretagne : in one of the trendiest areas in Paris : many creators around (fashion designers, etc..), the most experienced French movie director lives in Rue du Perche, near rue de Bretagne's markets (Enfants Rouges) and food shops, and rue de Poitou and its art galleries, minutes away, by foot, from Picasso Museum, the wonderful Place des Vosges.
- not far from bus line 96, which goes to many nice places in Paris (Place des Vosges, St Paul area, Hotel de Ville (central City Hall), Notre-Dame, Quartier Latin, Montparnasse, also now trendy and popular Oberkampf and Menilmontant areas.
Next metro stops are Hotel de Ville, and Rambuteau, near Centre Pompidou.
THE APARTMENT
Spacious 90 sqm furnished 1/2 bedroom flat (the spacious entrance hall, not yet shown on pictures below) can be turned into a second bedroom,
vey well equipped : 2 TV (one with very large flat screen in the living room, one in the bedroom), Wifi DSL High speed access to Internet for either PC or Mac, etc ...
Decor is nicely careful about giving a nice impression of space : sliding doors like in Japan, see-through glass table-top in the dining area, etc...
The bedroom offers a comfortable double bed with linen and pillows.
The living room offers a sofa numerous seats, rather contemporary furniture.
Numerous books are gathered on the shelves, with the stereo equipment and a few music CDs.
Large flat screen TV with DVDs and cable TV service.
The tiled bathroom includes a powerful shower, a wash basin with mirrors,
a separate toilet that includes also a washing machine,
and can also be accessed directly from the living room (door near the refrigerator).
Bath towels are supplied.
The kitchen area offers
a refrigerator+freezer, a dishwasher, a professional Smeg equipment including an oven, gas burners and a sink,
and a complete set of kitchenware and tableware.
Towels are supplied.
AVAILABILITY
Available almost any time for short stays from one week to one month,
possibly longer in the summertime
Availability is to be reconfirmed for each reservation, as this paragraph may not necessarily be updated immediately after a new reservation.
2007 SHORT TERM all-in rates
They cover the rent (for peaceful/quiet use of the apartment), the rental fee, the final cleaning fee, utilities, electricity up to 2 euros per night, and :
- DSL high speed access to Internet
- use of the telephone with a prepaid card without any communication charging the owner's telephone account ; if that would happen the cost would be deducted from the refundable safety deposit
Linen and towels are provided and belong to the flat,
cleaning products (soap, washing tablets or powder, dish-washing liquid, etc..) and some other basic consumables (oil, salt, sugar, etc..) are provided in limited quantities for renter's convenience. Just before renter's departure similar items & quantities should be ready for use by the next renter.
- 7 nights : 1,820 €
- 14 nights 3,110 €
- 21 nights : 4,400 €
- 28 nights : 5,700 €
In each case :
- a refundable safety deposit of 3,000 € or 4,000 USD, payable upon arrival either in cash or as a US cashier's check, will be required to cover possible damage in the flat, or the loss of keys.
Numerous references can confirm, if you wish, that such a deposit is very properly handled and in almost all cases, refunded in full upon departure, as there is generally no damage in the flat.
However please understand that in case keys would be lost, the cost of properly replacing a set of keys could exceed 150 euros including the magnetic key used downstairs, and the cost of replacing the main lock could exceed 800 euros, including installation.
Please watch your keys and money, don't leave a lady's handbag on a cafe table as a pick-pocket could steal it in such a way that you could possibly not even notice it right away.
Paris is globally a VERY safe city as compared to many other ones, however there are a few pickpockets, for example on metro line 4 serving 3 major train stations, or under the Eiffel Tower : just don't give them a chance, then everything will be all right, and you'll keep a great memory of your stay in Paris
- a non refundable firm reservation down-payment will be required before arrival, unless the decison to rent and the agreement of the landlady would be a last minute deal.
- electricity is included up to a reasonable usage (average 14 euros per week)
- telephone can be used with prepaid cards for outgoing calls.
BOOKING PROCESS
If you are interested in renting this flat, whether for a few days or longer, please contact us :
- by email : ghbinternational@wanadoo.fr
- or by telephone : +33 6 33 66 09 03 from abroad, or 06 33 66 09 03 locally (French cell phone)
mentioning your name and scheduled arrival and departure dates.
We shall then give you details about availability, price and the booking process.
We speak French, English, German and some Italian.
REFERENCES : can be supplied upon request
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